Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (Certain States)

Protecting personal information requires clear communication about the ways data may be collected, processed, shared, and used throughout digital services. Depending on where an individual lives, privacy legislation may provide specific rights concerning certain forms of information processing, including targeted advertising, behavioral analysis, data sharing, and other activities involving personal information. We provide privacy controls intended to help eligible users understand these practices and manage certain choices according to their preferences.

Individuals may have the ability to limit particular forms of information sharing with affiliated businesses, technology providers, advertising partners, or other external organizations. Where applicable, these controls can be accessed through the privacy settings or preference tools made available through our digital services. Selecting an available restriction may limit the use or disclosure of certain information for advertising, personalization, analytics, or other purposes covered by the applicable privacy choice.

Digital services commonly use technologies such as cookies, tracking pixels, tags, identifiers, and analytics systems to understand how visitors interact with websites and applications. Some of these technologies support essential functions, while others may be used to measure engagement, analyze browsing activity, improve digital experiences, or provide advertising that is more relevant to individual interests. Users may be able to manage optional tracking technologies through available privacy controls, browser settings, device settings, or other preference mechanisms.

Privacy settings may operate separately across different devices and browsing environments. A selection made on a desktop computer may not automatically apply to a smartphone, tablet, different web browser, or separate application. Individuals using multiple devices should review the privacy options available within each environment if they want their choices to remain consistent. Changes to browser configurations, application settings, stored data, or other technical conditions may also affect previously selected preferences.

Some browsers and digital platforms provide automated privacy signals that communicate a user’s request concerning certain data practices. Where these signals are supported or required by applicable law, they may be recognized as an indication of a particular privacy preference. The way such signals operate can differ depending on the browser, operating system, application, jurisdiction, and service involved. Users should therefore review the controls available in the specific environment they are using.

Mobile devices may provide additional privacy features that allow individuals to manage permissions associated with advertising identifiers, application activity, location information, and other device-related data. Adjusting these controls can reduce certain forms of tracking or information access. Because device manufacturers and operating systems may periodically change their privacy functions, users should consult the current settings provided by their particular device when making adjustments.

External advertising and technology organizations may also provide preference tools that allow users to manage personalized advertising across multiple participating services. These mechanisms can offer another way to control certain advertising-related practices beyond the settings available on an individual website. The scope of an external preference tool depends on the organizations participating in the program and the types of processing covered by its controls.

Choosing to restrict targeted advertising does not necessarily prevent every advertisement from appearing. Advertising may still be displayed based on general information, the content being viewed, broad audience categories, or other permitted factors. Similarly, limiting optional tracking does not necessarily stop all information collection because certain data may still be processed when required to operate the website, complete transactions, maintain security, prevent fraud, provide requested services, or comply with legal obligations.

Personal information remains subject to administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure. Security measures may include access controls, system monitoring, encryption, internal procedures, authentication requirements, and other protections appropriate to the nature of the information being handled. Although reasonable precautions are maintained, no digital environment can eliminate every potential security threat.

Information is retained according to the purposes for which it was collected and the requirements that apply to the relevant records. Some information may need to remain available for transaction management, accounting, legal compliance, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, security investigations, or other legitimate operational reasons. When information is no longer required for an applicable purpose, appropriate procedures may be used to securely remove or dispose of it, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Privacy rights and available controls can differ according to jurisdiction. Where applicable law provides individuals with specific rights, requests may involve access to personal information, correction of inaccurate records, deletion, restriction of certain processing, objection to particular uses, or choices concerning targeted advertising and information sharing. Depending on the request, reasonable verification may be required to protect personal information and prevent unauthorized individuals from making changes or obtaining protected records.

Privacy selections may be reviewed and changed when circumstances or personal preferences evolve. Individuals may wish to revisit their settings after changing devices, installing a new application, switching browsers, or becoming aware of new privacy features. Periodic reviews can help ensure that selected preferences continue to correspond with the user’s expectations and the controls currently available.

Privacy practices and technology can change as new digital tools, legal requirements, security standards, and business processes develop. We may therefore revise privacy information and related preference mechanisms when necessary. Updates may reflect changes in applicable regulations, new technologies, modifications to data practices, or improvements to available controls. Users are encouraged to review privacy information periodically so they remain aware of relevant practices and available choices.

The purpose of these privacy mechanisms is to provide individuals with greater visibility and control over selected aspects of digital data processing. By reviewing privacy settings, understanding the distinction between essential and optional technologies, managing browser and device preferences, and using available opt-out mechanisms, individuals can make more informed choices about certain uses of their information. Maintaining effective privacy practices requires continued attention from both service providers and users as the digital environment continues to evolve.